Formula 1 is planning to allow the drivers to use DRS on the opening lap of the race, according to Tobi Gruner of Auto Motor und Sport. DRS was first introduced in 2011, after a season in 2010 that did not feature KERS or help from the rear wing. It followed a frustrating end to
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It’s safe to say that the F1 community want Sergio Pérez to continue with Red Bull for the entirety of his contract, following the result of a three-day Twitter poll conducted by Formula1News.co.uk. With the Mexican currently in the middle of a difficult period with Red Bull, the question was asked whether the Austrians should
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Mercedes’ Sir Lewis Hamilton has retweeted a fan’s view from 10 years ago that he was destined to fail at the Silver Arrows. Hamilton won his first world title with McLaren in 2008, a year after he came agonisingly close to beating Kimi Raikkonen to the gold. The British side endured a rough 2009 campaign,
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Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack acknowledges that Fernando Alonso’s move to the team could be “difficult” but is confident the pros of the decision outweigh the cons. The Spaniard will be replacing Sebastian Vettel at the Silverstone-based team next year, with the German retiring from Formula 1. This move raised eyebrows throughout the F1
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2022 has arguably been Mercedes’ most challenging season since the start of the hybrid era, where the German side have fallen off the top step which they’ve held for so long. After failing to design a suitable car for the new aerodynamic regulations, the reigning Constructors’ Champions have seen themselves fall from the top dog
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1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill believes current Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is too “anxious” and apologetic, with the Monegasque having seen his best chance of winning the Drivers’ Championship yet slip away. Given the fact that Max Verstappen has a 116-point-lead over Leclerc in the championship, it’s incredibly easy to forget that the Ferrari driver
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Audi have begun the process of hiring engineers for their engine department in Germany ahead of their arrival into Formula 1 in 2026. The German company, as well as sister car maker Porsche, were given permission by parent company, Volkswagen, to enter the pinnacle of motorsport in 2026 earlier this year. The motoring giant is
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Carlos Sainz has faced a challenging season with Ferrari, with the Spaniard somewhat underperforming compared to team-mate Charles Leclerc. The Spanish driver has recently come under some criticism from Ferrari chairman John Elkann, who hailed Leclerc as the Maranello-based team’s number one driver, despite team principal Mattia Binotto insisting that the team regard both drivers
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Formula 1 fans have pointed out Petronas’ Instagram story that describes Sir Lewis Hamilton as an eight-time champion. The Malaysian gas and oil company has announced an extension of its partnership with Mercedes this week, in a move that will see the two parties work together beyond 2026. Petronas has been a title sponsor of
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Zhou Guanyu is feeling on top of the world ahead of the returning Singapore Grand Prix, after having extended his deal with Alfa Romeo until the end of 2023, as a result of a strong rookie season. China’s first ever Formula 1 driver has performed well in his first season in the championship, where he’s
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